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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.05, 666.25 and 358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.05, 666.25 and 358.72 is: 494.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.05 : 666.25 = 358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.05/666.25 = 358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.05x = 666.25 × 358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.05x = 238,997.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,997.20/483.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.77

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